Psychology Scholarship

The Department of Psychology is offering four scholarships for Academic Year 2026–2027.

All Application Deadlines: April 8, 2026

All scholarships are administered through Academic Works. To apply:

  1. Log in to the scholarship website using your SFSU ID.
     
  2. Complete the General Application. This step is required before applying for departmental scholarships.
     
  3. After completing the General Application, you will see scholarships recommended for you based on your eligibility.
     
  4. Apply for ALL Psychology scholarship for which you qualify.

Awards will be applied to Fall 2026 enrollment.

Irvin W. and Velma C. Hartman Family Scholarship in Psychology

  • Supporting undergraduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (minimum 6 units)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Preference for students who plan to pursue a career in Psychology.
  • To apply: Complete essay (1000 words max) and upload transcript.
  • Award: 2 × $3,000

Gary A. Lucchese Scholarship in Psychology

  • Supporting undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (6 units undergraduate / 4 units graduate)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Applicants must describe financial need
  • To apply: Complete essay (500 words max) describing financial need and upload transcript.
  • Award: 2 × $1,500

Liana Sherrine Day-Williams Fellowship

  • Supporting Clinical Psychology Master’s students entering their second year with practicum goals related to domestic violence
  • At least part-time enrollment (minimum 4 units)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3
  • Students must have a practicum with goals relating to the field of domestic violence
  • To apply: Comple 500-word practicum statement addressing domestic violence; upload a resume and transcript.
  • Award: 1 × $2,200

NEW: Julie Ann Dalton Memorial Scholarship

(Application opening Early March 2026)

  • Supporting undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (6 units undergraduate / 4 units graduate)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Students must demonstrate a commitment to a clinical career addressing teenage mental health, domestic violence, and/or family systems
  • Additional application details for the Dalton Scholarship will be available when the application opens in Academic Works.
  • Award: 10 × $5,000